This bust of Edgar Allan Poe is part of a numbered and certified edition of only 50 pieces to be released by the artist. Each of the resin bronze statues is cast and finished by the sculptor. The work stands at approximately 14 inches, is cast in resin bronze and mounted on a hardwood plinth. Attached to the plinth is an engraved brass plaque with the inscription “Edgar Allan Poe” – (these can be custom made with wording of your choice on request). It is finished with a “penny black” patination (a light verdigris over graphite black). This “desktop” bust is priced at £450 and is available to purchase either through my Etsy shop or I’m happy to arrange payment with calculated shipping via Paypal. Each of the edition is cast to order so please allow around 2 weeks from date of order for delivery. This bust of Edgar Allan Poe is one of a range of literary sculptures produced by the artist. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Edgar Allan Poe, a towering figure in American literature, is celebrated as the architect of the modern detective story, a pioneer of science fiction, and a virtuoso of Gothic horror and psychological suspense. Born in Boston in 1809, Poe’s life was marked by both brilliance and tragedy. Orphaned at a young age, personal conflicts shadowed his upbringing.
Poe’s literary career began with poetry, but he gained renown for his haunting tales and penetrating critical essays. Works like “The Raven”, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, and “The Fall of the House of Usher” delve into themes of mortality, madness, and the supernatural, cementing his reputation as a master of dark romanticism. His groundbreaking story *The Murders in the Rue Morgue* introduced the world to the first fictional detective, C. Auguste Dupin, inspiring generations of mystery writers.
Despite his professional success, Poe’s personal life was fraught with hardship. The death of his young wife, Virginia Clemm, from tuberculosis, deepened his preoccupation with loss and melancholy. Poe died in 1849 at age 40, leaving behind an enduring legacy shrouded in enigma.
Today, Poe’s influence permeates literature, film, and art, his work a testament to the power of the imagination to confront the darkest corners of the human soul.